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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26
CHINESE AS BOXERS.
Two Of Them Try Conclusions ae
Cemique Last Monday Night,

The most amusing soft glove contest that
ever took place in the Territory came of
at the New Comique last Monday night.
Before the meeting OF the Celestial gladia-
tors ono Of them went through an imagin-
airy fight with a dozen or more enemies.
His weapon was a pole or stick about six
feet in length, which was supposed to be a
spear, and the lively manner in which b
impaled his unseen combatants would have
made a Roman warrior die with envy.
He then took two murderous looking
knives and showed how a disciple of Con-
fucius carved up his man.. It was q novel
and interesting exhibition and simply
proved that the Chinese were several thous.
and years behind the times in warfare with
small arms.
But the soft glove act took the immense
house by storm. They knew as little about
the manly art" as they did of Greek, and
swung their arms and pushed each other
two great overgrown babies. It was a
bloodless affair, not a blow that would
injure a mosquito being struck, but their
antics and awkward movements furnished
. carload of fun for the audience, and kept
it in a continuous roa of laughter. It was
they would appear again.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26
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DEPENDENT PENSION BILL.

Congress is being flooded with petitions
from many g.. A. r. Posts throughout the
country praying that the dependent PEN
sion bill be passed over the veto oil the
President. The Grand E~ncampment Of
this Territory also sent q petition to Con-
gress in relation to the same matter. 1t is
quite natural that comrades should lean
kindly towards those who shared with
them the dangers and hardships Of the late
war, but in their sympathy they are only
human and are apt to overlook the great
objections to the bill. The bill is mot in the
interest of dependent relatives Of soldiers.
It was gotten up and urged to it's passage
by pension claim agents and for their own
benefit. This is, however, the least obiec-
ton to the measure, the greater objection
being that under u present pension laws
every deserving soldier receives . pension
and that the proposed bill would open the
door OF the treasury to thousands upon
who were born since the war
ended. It would bankrupt the country
and support one class of people at the ex-
pense of others.
Nearly every influential newspaper, Dem
ocratic and Republican. in the country op.
poses this bin. They take this view of the
The Mail and Express, q Republi-
Journal OF pronounced proclivities,
supports President Cleveland in his veto.
In speaking Of it it says: 1.-THE pension
agents are reported IS making strong ef-
'orts to secure the passage of the Deepen
lent Pension bill over the Presidents We
20. Every approach of a pension agent to
! Congressman for such q purpose ought
insure one more vote against the meas
Ire. Pension agents thrive on this legisla-
ion, and without an occasional stimulant,
'uch as this measure would be, their bust
less would expire in not many years. How
much their business may be improved by
uch legislation may be judged from the
figures taken from the Presidents
eto message: The year before the ar
ears act was passed there were 36, 832 ap-
for pensions. The year of the
ct the number OF applications Increased I
o 110,654, and the year following it fell |
d to 1S.455. II the pension agents got
My half the cases, the fees allowed by law {
dded more than $50O.00 to their in
omes for the year 1880. So it is q mat
r. Of concern to the agents that the bill
aould pass.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

The resignation OF Mr.. John Sherman "a
President pro TEN. of the Senate was a yerv
neat stroke Of policy on his part. It
avoids a possible deadlock OF that body
and assures a Republican President bro
tenn. Tor the fftieth session of the Senate.
II Is Tor these reasons he resigned. Mr..
Sherman succeeds himself as Senator from
Ohio, and il the Republican minority in
the New Jersey Legislature can defeat Alb
bett and send Sewell back to the Senate.
the Ohio gentleman could be reelected
President pro tenn. But should Albeit be
returned and Riddleberger act with the
Democrats in the organization of the next
Senate the situation would be very embar.
RAISING to the Republicans and they would
forced to compromise with the Demo.
Gratis. The Republicans seem to he fortu-
nate in the ''lottery Of DEATH" Had Vice
Hendricks lived the Democrats
would be in the majority in the next
Senate.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26
A Montana Horse.

The New Northwest contains the follow.
ing account of the sale of Mr.. Larabie's
celebrated horse, Montana Regent, in
whom many Of our readers are interested,
on account ot his splendid record last year:
Messrs. Larabie and Eastin have sole to
the celebrated trainer, James Murphy, for
parties unknown, Montana Regent. for
$500 cash. Montana Regent has proven
a valuable horse to his breeder and former
owners. He won over $4,000 last season
in stakes and purses, beating some of the
cracks OF the year. Heran and won the
best two-mile dash ever run by a three
year-old with the same weight, in America
$3.50, and came under the wire in a slow
gaiiop. Barring accidents he ought to and
will prove a cheap horse to his present
owner.
Mr.. Larabie informs US that he has now
at Lexington, Christine, the dam of Mon
tana Regent, Bonnie Australian and Vice
Regent, and her produce, Julia L., 2.year-
old br. t., by Longfellow; Beth Brock. /
year, by Ten Brock; also her Oldest dauph-
Ter. Gypsy, by War Dance, foaled in 1878.
and her three colts, all by Regent. Mr.. L.
says while he is willing to divide the honors
between the sire OF Montana Regent. which
Is Regent, owned by Kohrs and B~,eIenbere.
and his dam. Christine, yet he believes her
one among the few great speed producing
mares OF America. Mr.. Larabie also sold
bowerman Bros, OF Lexington, Ken
lucky, Beth L., a 3-year-old trottine fljv !
or $3.50. '
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

The New York Star settles the question
concerning the health of Mr.. Parnell in the
following words: --latest accounts fully
bear out the accuracy of our early in;or.
nation about some recent sensational dis.
patches concerning the health of Mr.. Per.
sell. In London every one cognisant OF the
facts, including Mr.. Parnell himself, pro.
nounces those statements prod,gious men.
dacities. Mr.. Parnell has gastritis, accom-
panied by slight fever. which was conse
quent upon overwork and neglect of person.
al comfort. There is nothing whatever
serious the matter with the great Irish
leader, nothing that a brief season of recu-
peration will not cure. Fortunately the
brief but accurate assurance OF orr "a.
markably well-informed correspondent en-.
abied US to give the false reports very
early contradiction from a most authori.
source"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

The proceedings had in the case Of Messrs.
Dillon, sheehy, Crilley and O'Brien recently
show that the Dublin Commission Court is
. tribunal organised to convict. Catholic
jurors were ordered to stand aside without
other inquiry than a. to their religion, and
one juror was thrown out Of the panel for
no other reason than that his name
CHANGED to be O'Brien. There was evident
justice in the remark OF Defendant Crilley,
who denounced tho course Of the prosecu.
ton as infamous.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

water and Nj. Word has been absent from
Helena most OF the time and probably
neither knows that . registration bill has
been introduced. And another fact is that
Z large number of prospectors and miners
are Knights and thee are among tho men
whom the iniquitous measure will disirsn-
ehise. OF all the men who should oppose
the measure the K. of L. stand foremost.
They are not stay-at-hLmes, FOUNDERS.
and buns for whose particular
benefit this bill seems to be gotten up. The
Inter Mountains cry is the cry OF the dem
agogue,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

crown It ~ q royal metal met BY it, Re.
publican enemies. The Republican party
il tho gold bug party and has declared
eternal warfare against silver. Beck de-
clares his purpose to call up his bill the
first opportunity that presents itself, prob
ably with the intent to compel Senators to
place themselves upon the record for or
against it.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

Representative NJ. W. White. of Deer
Lodge, and Z. R. A. Scobey, OF Dawson,
took in the sights of the Silver City during
the meeting and banquet of the G. A. R.
The gentlemen made many friends during
their brief visit who will ever be pleased to
welcome them to Butte. They are two OF
the handsomest young members OF the
House and as capable and industrious as
they are fine looking.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

Ex-Governor st. John is getting too ut
tsrly intense for anything. On Sunday he
told his New York audience, to whom he
val preaching the gospel Of prohibition,
that all persons who acquiesce in laws
which permit the sale Of a drop OF liquor
are a. bad as the liquor sellers, and both
will be punched together on the judgment
day. The Almighty Won't bother to try
thsm separately, end they will be put to
the same punishment" It is evident from
this dash OF fauatic;sm that St. John re-
CARDS the Almi1hty Creator OF the Universe
~ kind OF sheriff to do his (st. John's)
bidding.-Pioneer Press.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

Thu Dakota stock committee appointed
by tho legislature OF that Territory to con.
fer with q like committee recently appointed
BY tho Montana Legislative Assembly to
confer upon measures to prevent the
spread OF cattle diseases within the borders
Of each Territory. it is said, will visit Butte
before it returns. About thirty or forty
prominent ladies and gentlemen Of that
Territory accompany the committee, all OF
whom will probably take in the sights OF
this great mineral section. They will re-
esivs . hearty welcome.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

The Inter Mountain, while shouting 10,
the Registration Bill, has failed to publish
it. Our evening contemporary is doubtless
afraid to let it's readers see it. And well il
may. Tor q careful reading oil the bill will
show that it will not only disfranchise the
very registry agents appointed under it,
but will ALSO disfranchise hundreds oil
miners, prospectors. stockmen and Others
who may be away from their voting places
between the twenty-frst day OF August and
tho twentieth day OF October.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

Republican hostility to silver showed
itself in the adverse report OF the United
States Senate finance committee upon Sem
stor Beck's bill to retire legal lender notes
OF small denominations and replace them
With coin certificates OF like denominations.
Thus 10 every made by Democratic
Consrsssmen to appreciate. silver and r..
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

An exchange says: There is some differ
ence between Secretary of tho Treasury
Manning and Secretary Of the Treasury
John shernan. Manning resigned his posi-
tion to go into the banking business in
Gotham, bat, according to all accounts at
the time. Sherman went into the banking
business there and did not resign. The
bank is still known on the street as Fort
Sherman"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26
CRY OF THE DEMAGOGUE.

our evening contemporary raises the red
nag OF danger and aaunts it in the face of
the T.. OF l.. 1t warns them that Colonel
broadwater and Sam Word are fighting
the registration bill. even moving Heaven
and earth and things to defeat it, and it
calls upon the Knights to insist upon it's
passage. What balderdash and demasos-
usry this 10! The fact 10 Colonel Broad.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

The natal day OF the Father of his
Country" was not observed to any great
extent In Butte yesterday. The public
schools were closed. the Butte Fire Depart
ment gave q ball in the evening and the
Territorial Encampment OF the G. A. R.
burned its camp fires during the day and
partook OF a banquet in the evening.
Otherwise there we're no demonstration to
distinguish the day from any other.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

The banquet OF the G. A. r. Encampment
in this city, last evening, was one of the
most successful affairs OF the kind that ever
occurred in Montana. Comrades met COM
rades, and under the enlivening influences
Of the occasion, recounted incidents of
campaigns which tried mems souls, and
enjoyed again the humorous side of the
great struggle in which the nation fought
Tor its existence. 1t was q glorious re.
union OF brave men, and will long be re-
WONDERED by those present as one OF the
happiest events OF their lives,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

Councilman 8. L. Holiday, OF Gallatin,
among the visitors who favored Butte with
their presence last Tuesday. Tho gentle.
man met a hearty welcome. He has proven
an able legislator and a faithful representa-
tive OF his constituents,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

Bismarck triumphed in the elections held
last Monday. The Government secured
an assured majority in the Reichstag, and
the Septennate Bill will 10Y pass that
body. One OF the significant features OF the
election 10 the TACT that the Socialists lost
four seats, while they showed an increase
OF hall q million votes.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

Council Bill No. 33 contains 126 sections
and an index. 1t is a bill relating to the
assessment and collections Of taxes, and
was introduced by Councilman ]. ].
Thompson, OF Custer. 1t is a very impor-
tant measure, but it will make the average
Legislator sleepy merely to look at it.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

Germany will now be placed upon a war
footing for seven years. The recent cleo.
lions is q notification to France that Ger.
many means business, and that it the for.
mer means wal the latter will be prepared
to carry it on until one or the other shall
fall in the struggle.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

Hon. Will Kennedy, one OF the most in.
dustrious members Of the Council, and a
member OF the G. A. R. was among the Wis.
itors to the Silver City Tuesday. The gen.
tlsman. who formerly lived in Butte, found
an army Of friends who gladly greeted him
upon his arrival, and who sought to make
his short stay among them pleasant.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

The Senatorial squabble in New JERSEY
been complicated by the refusal Of
three Republicans to enter the caucus.
Two or three Democrats are also standing
out. When q big railroad must have q
Senator statesmen become very contrary
at times.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

Councilman Cardwell, Of Jefferson,
came over from Helena Tuesday evening
Tor the purpose of attending the banquet
OF the G. A. R. He was welcomed by a lie.
gion OF Butte friends. who are always
pleased to see the sturdy, honest veteran
Legislator. The gentleman returned to his
post OF duty yesterday.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

What do the readers of the Inter Noun
tain know about the Registration Bill I'm.
less they read it in The MINER? Is our
twilight contemporary ashamed to publish
the bill? It appears so.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

The great eve throuh tho city
should be carefully examined and cleared OF
any distractions in view Of the great vol
uns Of water which the melting SHOWS
above will pour into it.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

The production Of silver in the United
States for the year 1886 was nearly $43.-
100000. that Of gold amounted to $685.
oO0, 900 or So, 200, 900 more than the out
nuk NJ 1S9E
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

1t il said Senator Turpie is q native OF
Ohio. This fact. it lie thought, will jeop-
ardise his prospect Tor Harrison's seat in
the Senate Committee on Elections.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

Not q single newspaper that favors the
Registration Bill has dared to publish it.
They are afraid that il their readers should
see the unclean thing they would recoil
with horror from it.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

II the treaties made by the Indian Com
mission with tho Northern Indians be rati'
lied by the Senate about II, soc, 900 acres
Of land will be thrown open to settlement.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

II the REGISTRATION Bill is snch a beauti-
ful measure the Inter Mountain should
hasten to lay it before it's readers. Why
refuse to publish it?
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

The Abbott English Opera Company
scored . triumph in Helena last evening.
Ming's Opera House was literally packed
and the audience went away delighted.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

The legislative Assembly will meet again
at 3 o'clock this afternoon. It has thir-
teen working days in which to finish up it's
business.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26
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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

The MINER is the only paper on the
West Side, and we believe ia the Territory,
that has published the Registration Bill.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26
PUBLISHED sEMI-wEEKLY BIZ
The Miner Publishing Company.
MATT. W. ANDERSON Manager.
All hail eentle chinook!
Theirs was q feast OF reason and q dow Of
soul 1t the G.. A. r. banquet last night.

Any bill that will deprive any square.
honest, voter Of his franchise is unworthy
the consideration OF the legislature.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26

= to the foe will live forever in the mem
DRY Of q grateful nation. Wreaths will iade
and wither on their tombs, perennial
flowers will blossom and decay; the an
tumn winds in eddying gusts will sweep tine
sere and crisped leaves above them; re,
morselees time will raise the well
mound where they sleep; monuments will
rust and granite crumble; but their achieve
ments are enduring and their names, en-
with bright immortelles, are i'm
80
Thanking you, comrades for the. honor
you have conferred upon me. I surrender
the savel and take my place in the ranks OF
the Grand Army until the final discharge.
CHARLES 8. WARREN,
noparfmenk Commander.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-26
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Favoiie Prescription

and Nervino,. imparts vigor and strength
to the system, and cures, as II by magic, Leu.
corrhea, or "vhites,'s excessive
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falling OF the uterus, weak back.
anteversiOn, fetr0version, bearing.
down sensations, chronic conges.
OF the womb, inflammation, pain
and t6ndeTnese I'm Ovaries, internal
heat, and "female weakness.D
It promptly relieves and cures Nausea
and weakness of Stomach, Indigess
ton, BlOatfng, Nervous Prostitution,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-30
HEDGEsvILLE.

Mrs. James Pack of Broad Lane was
the guest of Miss Mamie Harrison this
week.
Mrs. NJ. E. Gaff is visiting her
daughter at Rest, Va.
The Public Schools in this village
will close on May Is.
Mr.. Mason Cornelius and family
took their departure from this village
on Tuesday for Martinsburg where
they will make it their home. He
was good citizen and viii be greatly
missed. We wish him success.
Mr.. Allen and Edward Graybill
spent few days at their home this
week.
Mrs. Eversole is having her house
repaired and raising it a half story
higher.
The corporation election passed off
last Saturday with little excitement.
The following officers were elected !:
Mayor, Jacob Harrison, Councilmen,
Messrs. George Harris, George Apple,
DIR. Hanna, DIR. Butler and Edgar
Henshaw; Supervisor. Thos. Bodine,
Sergeant, Andy Smaltz. We hope
they will get along nicely.
April %, 1887. REGULAR.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-30
ASTONISHING SUCCESS.

1t is the duty of every person who has
used Boschee's Germd1s Syrup to let its
wonderful qualities be known to their
friends in curing Consumption. severe
Coughs. Group, Asthma, Pneumonia,
and in fact all throat and lung diseases.
No person can use it without Immediate
relief. Three doses will relieve any case
and we consider it the duty of all Drug
gists to recommend it to the poor, dying
consumptive, at least to try one bottle.
as $4,000 dozen bottles were sold last
year, and no one case where it failed was
reported. Such a medicine as the Ger
man Syrup cannot be too widely known.
Ask your druggist about it. Sample
bottles to try, sold at 10 cents. Regular
size, rs cents. Sold by all Druggists and
Dealers, in the United States and Cana
da
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-30
EXPLOSION OF A BoMBSHELL.

HARPER's FERRY, w. VA, April
Pa bOmbshell, that had lain on
Bolivar Heights since the war, explo-
ded yesterday. Six persons were in
jured, two of them probably fatally.
The victims were:
Miss Agnes Willis, aged fourteen
years, right leg blown off below the
knee. She is not expected to recover.
George Willis. aged six years, her
brother, left leg broken. Frank Will
lis, their father, badly burned about
the face. Jesse Jones, a hand broken.
William Turner, foot blown off.
Edward Poles, one leg and jawbone
broken; also seriously injured about
the head in a critical condition.
The old shell was not thought to
be dangerous, and yesterday after
noon, about five O'Clock, Jesse Jones
and Frank Willis removed it from its
long resting place, and thought they
would open and see ifthere really was
any powder in it. AS usual on bright,
clear Sunday afternoons, the Heights
were filled with the residents of the
the town. Fifteen or twenty curious
persons gathered about the reckless
xperimenters, who were driving an
iron rod into the shell.
They had just given the rod NIGH
ty jam when terrific explosion &C.
cured. The big iron she'll split in a
thousand pieces. Six persons fell
bleeding to the ground. The tremen-
dous report broke the stiffness of the
Sabbath in the little mountain city,
and crowds of people fiocked to the
scene. The explosion was close by
Albert Cockrell's house, the windows
of which were shattered and plaster
ing ripped from the walls. A large
piece of the shell passed clear through
the house of Edward Poles, hundred
feet away. DIR. w. S. Cockrell, DIR.
w. HI. Spangler and DIR. Perry are at
tending the sufferers, and the distress
ing accident has cast a gloom over the
town.